Distribution Manager w/o CDL

R10084288 Distribution Manager w/o CDL (Open)

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Coordinate the daily delivery of product to the customers at the lowest cost of distribution & taking into account legal & operational constraints (compliance with local transportation regulations; product availability; availability of vehicles & drivers...). Provide transport drivers with the planned route, including the loading & unloading points.
INCLUDE export activities.

● Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal
protective equipment.
● Creates a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents, and by
continuous compliance with company safety rules, standard operating procedures and
governmental regulations required for the position.
● Investigates customer complaints. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists drivers in
solving work problems.
● Performs monthly ride-alongs with drivers, providing coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles,
DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, material handling, and customer
service relations. Coordinates driver coaching with local safety fleet specialists as needed.
● Conducts monthly safety meetings with drivers. Interprets company policies to drivers and
enforces safety regulations.
● Interprets job orders to drivers, and assigns duties; Assigns deliveries to drivers according to
customer needs, current delivery schedule and availability of supplies.
● Ensures delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer. Coordinates with
other departments to ensure seamless follow through customer service requirements and
expectations.
● Manages work hours and approves entries in the timekeeping system. Responsible for
maintaining hours within the established budget. Reviews attendance for policy adherence and
consistent application of progressive discipline for every associate.
● Maintains all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and
any additional documentation needed in the supervision of drivers.
● Maintains and balances shipping papers/manifests; Verifies or prepares records such as routing
slips, material requisitions, and job orders.
● Processes cylinder orders from branch stores for STO routes; Process cylinder orders for local
routes.
● Communicates with the Plant Manager to maintain appropriate on-hand stock of required gas
cylinders.
● Confers with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.
● Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of
capacities of trucks.
● Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists drivers in solving work problems with
deliveries and product shortages.
● Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of drivers.

● Provides leadership direction to all levels of associates in the plan including; positive motivation
and performance evaluations, coaching, providing regular feedback through one-on-one
meetings, communication of goals, leading regular team meetings and calls.
● Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified,
documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.
● Trains new employees and cross trains associates to continue deliveries during personnel
shortages.
● Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating
company vehicles and equipment.
● Works safely and meets the requirements of all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by
State, Federal, and the Company.
● All employees are expected to perform any reasonable

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:
● Bachelor’s Degree preferred or High school degree with five years related experience and/or
training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Length & Type of Experience:
● Prefer five years’ experience distributing industrial gas/packaged gases, or related industries.
● Recommend a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
● Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding hours of service and the handling of hazardous
materials.
● Experience using google systems in the workplace (docs, google sheets, slides) is preferred.
● Ability to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
● Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.<